Description
Light, fluffy coconut bites with a golden exterior and tender interior. These delightful treats combine shredded coconut with sweetened condensed milk for an irresistible cloud-like texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Step 1: Preparation – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper
- Step 2: Mix ingredients – Combine shredded coconut, condensed milk, melted butter, vanilla, flour, and nuts in large bowl
- Step 3: Shape bites – Drop heaping tablespoons of mixture onto prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart
- Step 4: Bake – Bake 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden brown
- Step 5: Cool – Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack
Notes
- Use room temperature condensed milk for easier mixing and more uniform texture throughout the bites
- Toast the shredded coconut lightly before mixing to intensify the coconut flavor and add extra crunch
- Chill the mixture for 30 minutes before shaping to make handling easier and create neater portions
- Press each portion gently with wet fingers to create compact bites that hold together better
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 165 calories
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: coconut cloud bites, coconut cookies, easy dessert, baked coconut treats, homemade sweets